Sum Search: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Sum Search is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Numbers that sit side by side in the grid add up to the goal. Find them like hidden words.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Sum Search
- Tap Play now. Sum Search opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Find 3 lines that add up to 10.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Pairs side by side in a row.
- Medium: Three in a row, across or down.
- Harder: Three in a row, any way, even slanting.
Why people enjoy it
Sum Search keeps you happily busy with everyday numbers, at your own pace. It is all about numbers and simple logic, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Sum Search easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Pairs side by side in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Three in a row, any way, even slanting.
Can I play Sum Search on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Sum Search?
Sum Search is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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